The All-Central New York girls soccer team was selected by a panel of Section III coaches at a meeting moderated by sports writers from The Post-Standard.

CO-PLAYER OF THE YEAR Emma FirenzeBaldwinsville, sophomore Position: Forward Season statistics: 24 goals, 20 assists Jersey number: 11. I have had that number since I was a kid and it’s my lucky number. What drives you to succeed: Everyone who has helped me and believed in me. Prized possession: My family. Best advice ever received: “Always do your best because it could be the first or the last time someone sees you play.” Favorite song: Teach Me How to Dougie. It’s fun, and I can dougie. Funniest moment of the season: It could have been the back of any bus ride. What’s next: Club soccer.

COACH OF THE YEARLaurie UpdikeMarcellus 210 record: 21-1, Section III Class B champions, regional champions, state finalist Career record: 225-34-10, 11 years Achievements: Won Class B state championships in 2003 and 2004; state finalist in 2005, 2007 and 2010. What drives you to succeed: The kids. You have to be totally committed to teaching and molding them. If not, they will see right through you. I have a passion for coaching, not only in soccer. I want to help make better people, build character and give back to your community. Prized possession: My 22 month old daughter, Alie, when she runs across the field to me after a game. Most memorible moment of the season: Being down by a goal to Center Morchies in the state semifinals and Kathyrn Busa scoring two goals in the last 7 minutes to win the game. Our entire team was overwhelmed with emotion. It was such an awesome victory!

Kathryn BusaMarcellus, junior Position: Center midfield Season statistics: 24 goals, 8 assists Jersey number: 17. Because it was the only one left when I was little. What drives you to succeed: Not losing. Prized possession: My blanket. Best advice ever received: “Don’t care what anyone else thinks.” Favorite song: Teach Me How to Dougie. I can dougie. Funniest moment of the season: When a girl on our team didn’t know if 3 was an odd or even number.” What’s next: Club soccer.

Aimee CaluweLiverpool, senior Position: Outside defense Season statistics: 1 assist. Jersey number: 4. Twenty-five is my favorite number but I don’t fit into an extra-large jersey. What drives you to succeed: I’m competitive and I hate losing. Prized possession: My turfs. Best advice ever received: “Leave it on the field.” Favorite song: Weekend Warriors. It gets me excited before a game. Funniest moment of the season: When the three senior captains snuck up to spy on the underclassmen sleepover to see our Senior Night stuff. What’s next: College soccer, majoring in biochemistry and going to med school.

Tessa DevereauxJ-D, junior Position: Forward Season statistics: 35 goals, 9 assists. Jersey number: 5. It was the number I was given on my first team. What drives you to succeed: Knowing how hard I work everyday to achieve my goals. Prized possession: My parents, sister, teammates, coaches and soccer ball. Best advice ever received: “Ball that!” Favorite song: Lose Yourself. It gets me in the zone. Funniest moment of the season: Decorating the seniors’ houses with toilet paper and shaving cream.” What’s next: Club soccer.

Bri DolanF-M, senior Position: Center midfield Season statistics: 9 goals, 2 assists. Jersey number: 10. Pele wore that number, and 9 was taken. What drives you to succeed: I refuse to lose and I always give my best to make sure I never let my teammates down. Prized possession: My cross necklace. Best advice ever received: “Don’t stop short of your best.” Favorite song: Miracle. It’s inspiring and gets me ready for any game. Funniest moment of the season: Collectively, all the wipeouts and the interesting questions asked by my teammates.” What’s next: College soccer and studying biology at a college in New York state.

Kindrah KohneHomer, senior Position: Center midfield Season statistics: 14 goals, 3 assists. Jersey number: 12. It was the only number available my first year. What drives you to succeed: My family and competitive spirit. Prized possession: My family. Best advice ever received: “Relax, and let the game come.” Favorite movie: How to Train Your Dragon. Funniest moment of the season: Falling 18 times in the Mexico game. What’s next: Club soccer, then college soccer at Penn State.

Alexis KovalCBA, senior Position: Forward Season statistics: 25 goals, 19 assists. Jersey number: 17. No reason. What drives you to succeed: My teammates. Best advice ever received: “Leave it all on the field.” Funniest moment of the season: We weren’t doing well in practice and we played until it was pitch dark. Eventually, our coach left and said he wasn’t coming back. What’s next: Syracuse University

Kara ModliszewskiCBA, senior Position: Center defense Season statistics: 1 goal, 1 assist Jersey number: 4. It’s my lucky number. What drives you to succeed: My team and my family. Prized possession: My starfish necklace. Best advice ever received: “It’s not about the wins and losses at the end of the season, it’s about how far you’ve come.” Favorite movie: Ashton Kutcher is such a babe. Funniest moment of the season: When I got a black eye in our game against Westhill for the third year in a row.” What’s next: College soccer and studying Applied Design.

Emily NussJ-D, senior Position: Center midfield Season statistics: 7 goals, 6 assists. Jersey number: 8. It’s the number I was given when I began club soccer. What drives you to succeed: Thinking about how much I have dedicated to getting better. Prized possession: My friends and family. Best advice ever received: “Don’t play afraid to lose.” Favorite song: Lose Yourself. I listen to it before every game. Funniest moment of the season: When the underclassmen came and trashed the seniors’ houses. It ended in a water balloon fight.” What’s next: Playing soccer at Binghamton University.

Brigid St. LegerChittenango, senior Position: Goalkeeper Season statistics: 12 shutouts, 95 percent save percentage. Jersey number: 14. It’s always been my number since I was little. What drives you to succeed: I hate losing. Prized possession: My family and friends. Best advice ever received: “If you stop every shot, you can’t lose.” Favorite song: Waving Flag, by K’naan. It always gets my pumped up for a game. Funniest moment of the season: When my teammate slide tackled my coach because he wouldn’t end practice.” What’s next: Playing soccer at Canisius College. Go Griffs!

2010 All-CNY GIRLS SOCCER

FIRST TEAMPlayers of the YearEmma Firenze, forwardJackie Firenze, midfielder, Baldwinsville